Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1923, Page 65

' Mabel Owens The Mary Washington Chapter met by special request at 3:30 p.m. instead ©of in the evening as is customary, at the Washington Club Tuesday. The Tegent, Mrs. F. T. F. Johnson, pre- sided. There was the usual business sessfon at which many gratifying re- yorts were presented, especially that from the chairman of the American- ization committee, Mrs. Wallace Gray- Son Orme, which described the work being done among the forelgn popu- latlon of the city. The former regent, Mrs. E. G. Herndon, presented the chapter with two beautiful, large, silk American flags. They were received Ty the chapter with many expres- ions of appreciation from individual members as well as by a unanimous Yote of thanks. It was promised that they would be displayed at chapter meetings, and Miss Jean Stephenson was made the custodlan. Mrs. J. Underwood ~ sang. Miss McQuown Fave a talk on “Women of the Far Tast,” (lustrated by lantern slides of rare beauty. The Descendnnts of %76 Chapter, for- merly Sarah St. Clair, met Monday night at the residence of Mrs. Stephen J. Murphy, on Mount Pleasant street. The. assisting hostesses were Mrs. Kinsley and Mrs. Henderson The memorial address by President Coolldge in eulogy to the late Presi- dent Harding was heard through the radio. Patriotic work by the chapter was rlied on, and plans made for sending a large Christmas box to an Indian tamily In Virginia. After a program of patriotic poems and an Interesting article on “The Birthplace of President Monroe” the meeting closed with a social hour and refreshments. donaldron Chapter held a tea and ¢ ristmas sale Fri- day at the Collexe Woman's Club. AMembers assisting the res M nice Wright, were: The Col, Johm s Helen — NEWS OF THE CLUBS. (Continued from Sixieenth Page.) by Mrs. J. Harry Twenty-six members rall call. Cunningham. responded to District of Columbin Chapter Dangh- | foil ters of Founders nrd Patriots of America, met December 7, at the home | -3 lafr, 1319 1 | The assisting hostesses were | of Mrs. Francis A. St Etreet. Mrs. Beach, Mrs. Crane and_ Mt IWhilldin. The president, Mrs. Irvin Frickey, presided. Mrs. her read ancestor, @ paper on her Pilg John Howland v &n orlginal po e ¥ New Hampshi and Mrs. read a paper on “Early Schapls in America.” After adjourn- ment a social hour with refresh- ments followed. Anthony Lengue will meet at adquarters, 1734 N street Wed- afternoon at 3 o'clock, with meeting at 2 o'c.ock. Christ- mas program: Poems, by il- llam E. Chamberlin, president Wom- en's City Club; songs. “For My Mother,” by Anna Hempstead Branch; Mrs. Wayne B. “There Were Shepherds Abiding"; “The Application of the Principle of the Christ of the Andes to World Peace,” Nanette B. Paul, LL. B family of sethlehem in natiwe cos- tume. Hostess Mrs. C. L. Butler, chairman membership, her committee. A oordial Christmas welcome s extended to all. At the evening meeting held De- cember 6, the president, Mrs. Anna Hendley, presided. In the absence of the recording secretary the treas- urer, Mrs. Charles W. Fit dition to her own dutles, fill office of secretary. Mrs. E gar C. Snyder was appointed chalrmun of committee on arrangements for the pantomine and dramatlc reading which the league will give under direction of Miss Ada Louise Town- sand, chairman at the { drama, 1 Fderation 2nuary 21. Those s of the Club_and in- headquarters, ¢ Women's Ciubs, o taking part are Washington Rea Ison, Clarence 3 Ada_ Louise Townsend, by, Mrs. Emma Ware Ande Wilcox Roberts, Mrs. Gertrude N Mrs. Mary Randolph Dickens. Mrs. Wayne B. Wheeler offered to help support one near east orphan. Ap- propriation was voted Florence Crit- tenton Home, upon motion of Miss Bede E. Johnson. Upon motion of Dr. Della Du Comb, the league voted to ‘ask Mrs. Harrle: to present a movi studio after the h CHRISTMAS { D.A.R. ACTIVITIES J. | last meeting for the y-ar at the home Harman, state treasurer; Mrs. Kath- erine Donnell, who had charge of the tea table; Mrs. Mackay Proctor, candy and cake . D. W. Glassle, Miss Adams, the vice re- gent; Mre, Balley and Miss Jordan looked affer the fancy articles, and Miss Glassie had the Christmas cards, Miss Margaret Mackey furnished the afternoon music with plano solos. Flow- ers and flags and many bright lights made the rooms additionally attractive. Pmominent among the D. A. R. who attended were Mrs. Howard Hodg- kins, vice president general from the District; Mrs. Nagle, state higtorian and Mrs. Beaver, candidate for state regent. Many chapter friends out- side D. A. R. circles nttended. Re- turns being reported by the commit- tee in charge of the sale show very satisfactory financlal gains for the chapter's patriotic work, Patriots’ Memorinl Chapter held its of Mrs. Louisa B. Schofield, regent, and of Miss “Anna M. Bragdon, registrar. These two hostesses served luncheon from 1 pm. to 2 p.m. The election of new members, the election of a deiegate | to the congress in April and revision |of the by-lawa constituted the most important features of the businesa for | the day. The progrum meeting follow- |ed, with a rocial hour of music and | small talk. Mrs. Birch, an organiat for | thirty-six “years in this city, presided | at the plano and Mrs. Haycock sang. | Dolly Madixon Chapter met Tuesday | evening at the home of Mrs. J. B. John- son, with Miss Fora Johnson, Mra, | Charles Du Bois and Miss Redway as hostesses. Mra. Birney, regent, pre- sided. Reports from officirs and com- mittee chairmen- were heard. A report of the meeting of the history commit- | tee was given by Mrs. Spanhoofd, his- torian. _After the business session Miss Allce Whitcomb gave recitations and the historlan read a paper, written by Miss Fischer of Continentai Chapter, on rip “To Tarrytown and Sieepy Hol- has become greatly encouraged by ihe kindness shown him and intends leading a good. clean life when re- leased. Mrs. Widney praised Presi- |dent Coolidge for his recommendation in his message to Congress re.ative to prisons. The program for thiz yl Wheeler will sing | assisted by | - | was made by experts from the health - | room | The Investigation wos started last meeting, under direction of Miss {Maude Alton, chairman American |citizenship committee, was as Recitation, ~ “My Cap- Mrs. Antoinette Alcantaro; fan Song.” Miss Makrig Kri- "Hats Off, the Flag is Pass- Teddy Velth; “Swedish For Me,” Mrs. Loulse group of songs by the | Women's Glee Club, —ussisted by friends, under direction of Mra. | | Marie Zallpez, “Holy Night” “Old Black Joe,” “America the Beutiful.” The Curley Clab at its meeting y adopted as the club’s motto: rvice and Good Fellowship.” A |Leap year dance will be given Jan- uary 4 at the Kalelgh Hotel. /AIR IN SCHOOL PURE, BUT GAS IS NOTED Health Department Announces Slight Trace of Monoxide in Hil- ton Building Bazement. Afr {n the classrooms of the Hilton School is pure, although there Is a trace of carhon monoxide gas es- caping from the engine room, it was ann-unced vesterday at the henith de- nartment, following &n investigation of conditions there. week by Health Officer Wil'tam C. Towler bacause of a re-ort filed with the schoo! board by parents to the eTe~t that yauncsters wirc coming home nausented from s-hool. and It was thought by complainants that this rondition might be caused by escap- ing gas. An analysis of the alr In the rooms denartment “and found to be pure. althouzh In the basement engine 1mes_of carbon monnxide were detected Pepairs and adjustments In the engine room will be made in accordance with instructions from the health department, it was an- nounced to corract this condition. DIET TOLD QUAKE LOSS. TOKIO, December 15.—The damage ¢ by Japan's eart| autumn amounted to and ten biilion yen (33.500,000,000 0.000,000) Finance Minister In- sdvised the dlet today. 400 yen. DAY Menu Consomme Cider Celery Roast Turkey Giblet Sauce Mashed Potatoes Caulifiower Eplcurean Hot Christmas Salad Plum Pudding Ice Cream Stuffed Dates Salted Nuts Mints Demi Tasse Special Music Hours—One to Eight $2.00. Phone for Reservations Sweet Gerkins Chestnut Dressing Cranberry Jelly Hubbard Squash Rolls Cheese Straws Hard Sauce Christmas Cake GRACE DODGE HOTEL Make | Easily made at home from Alice Bradley's New Recipe Something unusual, delicious and inexpensive 18 eagerly sought by every housewife for her Christmas Dinner, and Miss Alice Bradley's new recipe for Fig Jam meets every requirement, and, besides, is easily made. Here is her famous recipe, | which, by the way, makes the finest layer-cake filling you ever tasted. FIG JAM Soak % pound figs in 1 oup water over night. Cut in strips, using scissors. Add juice of 1 lemon and 2% cups sugar, bring to bolling point, and boil vigor- ously one minute, stirring to prevent burning. Add 1-3 cup (1-3 bottle) CERTO, again bring to bolllng point, remove from fire, let stand until thickened slightly, then pour Into glasses. The above Is only one of nearly a hundred special recives found in the book on Jams. Jellies and Marma- | Principal of Miss Farmer's School | of Cookery, Boston, Mass. Other recipes in this book which make a special appeal to the housewife at this time of the year are those for ng jams from canned and dried fruits, such as dried Apricot Jam, Fig Jam for Christmas Dinner lades prepared by Alice Bradley, | fi which is inexpensive and especiall €00d. Then thero are recipes for making jellles from bottled frult julces, perhaps the most interesting of which is Grape Jelly made from bottled Grape Juice, which Is really much finer than that usually made from fresh grapes. Try this new .reci for Christmas Dinner, and 1t you ary o terested in making the very finest Jams, Jellles and Marmaiades— many of them entirely new—at the lowest cost and with the least labor, write for a free cony of Alice Brad- -ley's 24-page boux, illustrated in 8ix colors, “Jam, Jelly and Marma- lade Making.” to_the Douglas-Pec- tin Corporation, Room 1029 Granite Bullding, Rochester, N. Y. Better write today and get your copy be- fore Christmas so you can try some of the other new recipes for your Hollday spreads. IMPORTANT —Certo is pure concentrated fruit pec- tin, made entirely from fruit, and supplies the felly-making principle whick is lacking in g8 and many other dried fruits and fruit juices. That is why jams and jeliies made by the short bolling Certo process look better, taste bet- ter, are more easily made and cost less.—Advertise- ment. W, W, Moses & Farnitare Carpets Brief Bit of Furniture History (A Beries) Colonial As New York City was founded by the Dutch, the type of Colonial used was different than the English Colonial, having a marked leaning toward the Dutch style. . The English decorator or cabinet maker of to- day acknowledges the difference between Georgian and the Colon- ial, as he refers to our early American style as your American style. Bpecial Bolld Mahogany Dron leaf Tea Wagon; ia dull Tudor 50 finish. Price 8500 5280 This Priscilla Sewing Table (large size), of solild mahogany with neat sliding tray inside. Price ..coccecsocncnccns 310075 ‘The Gate-ler Table—the attractive and practieal gift. This gate-leg table, 84x43-inch with drawer in end; top of solié mahogany. szg.w This Hope Chest, of solid cedar; large size with copper 528.00 You will #ad a splendi dtsplay of tilt top tables in plain and inlaid ma- bogany in various sises. sm Prices start as low as... THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. O, DECEMBER 16, 1923—PART 2. MAKE THIS A FURNITURE CHRISTMAS Established 1861 F Street and Eleventh Art Gift Depuartment The solution of the ever-vexing problem of what to give can be solved by a visit to this department. Gifts for all members of the family, and ones of such charm that each will reflect credit on the donor. The prices are unusually low. A Few of the Many Offerings French Fiber Lamp—one- light fixture—polychrome and gold, $7.50 to $15.00. French Fiber Lamp—two- light fixture—polychrome and gold, $10.50 to $15.00. Glass Candlesticks, with prisms wired for electricity, $12.50 to $13.50. French Bed Light with bead- ed glass shade, $22.50. Japanese Luster Lamp, two light fixtures—silk shade with gilt and silk fringe—all colors complete, $42.00 each. Mahogany Candlesticks, $1.50 to $4.50. Brass Candlesticks, hand- made, from $2.00 to $14.00. Hammered Iron Ash Tray with match holder, $1.50. Hammered Iron Candle Holder, $2.00. Hammered Iron Smoking Stands with large bowl, $2.50 to $5.00. Hammered Iron Mail Boxes with key, complete, for $5.00. Bronze Electroliers, from one to three lights, $10 to $55. Perfume Burners in differ- ent shapes and sizes, all colors, $8.00 to $15.00. Table Torchieres, from $2.50 to $15.00. Silk Bed-light Shades in all colors—a variety of patterns —from $7.50 to $11.00. Fancy Desk Sets, all colors, from $8.00 to $15.00. We only have a few of these. Camel Inkstands with Shrine emblem, from $3.75 to $5.00. Fancy Embroidered Chinese Table Covers and Runners, from $2.50 to $25.00. Table Runners and Fancy Damask, Tapestry and Ve- lours, $4.50 to $25.00. Tapestry - covered Pillows, from $2.25 to $6.75. Taffeta Pillows in a wide range of colors and shapes, from $3.50 to $13.00. Waste Paper Baskets, $3.75. Cigarette Boxes, porcelain lined, $9.00. Christmas Candles, 15c¢ to 35¢. French Coffee Tables from $29.00 to $55.00. Woven Tapestry Pictures, framed, mounted —ready to hang—a variety from which to select. From $5 to $26.50. Decorated, Hand - painted Tilt Tables, $37.50. Cloisonne Vase Lamps, mounted with two light fix- tures, $21.00 to $50.00. Damascus Lamps, complete with shade --hand wrought— with deep beaded fringe, from - $50.00 to $55.00. Bridge Lamp Shades, parch- ment, from $2.00 up. Silk Shades in a variety of colors, $4.50 to $25.00. SPECIAL We have a few Shades slightly soiled—to close out at one-half the regular price—consisting of Imported French Shades from 8 to 18 inches, beautifully made; lined with silk; fancy georgette ruffie trimmed, with fancy gilt balls. Prices range from $15.00 to $50.00. To be sold at one-half the regular price, $750 to $25.00. INQUIRE ABOUT OUR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN ™~ Sons Linens Upholstery B e ————— Handkerchiefs for Christmas 50c Ladies’ Pare Linen Hand-embroi- dered Handhkerchiefs— Special, 39c Ea. . $2.00 Boxed Hand- Pure Linen Hand- embroidered Pure embroidered Ladies Linen Handhkerchiefs Handkerchiefs; values (3 in a box)— from 80c to 75c each. Reduced to $1.65 Box The Linen Shop Pare Linen Napkins, size 22x22. Special, $8.00 Doz. Puare Linen Table Cloths (double mask), size 2x2 yards. Special, $10.50 Ea. Pare Linen Naphins, sise 22222 inches. Special, $5.75 Doz. & 81 pieces S $1.25 Sviiss Embroi- dered Boxed Handker- chiefs (3 in a box). Reduced to $1 Box Special, 50c Ea. 25 Hand-embroidered pure linen, 13-piece lunch sets. Recular price, $7.50 to $8.75. Special, $5.75 Set Hand- embroidered, pure linen Madeir. Scarfs. Rezu- lar price, $5 to $7.50. Special, $3.95 Each Pure Linen Table Cloths, size 2x2 yards. Specim, $6.75 Ea. The Oriental Rug Sa.on Offers for your approval items ideal for gifta. One is the famed Hooked Rug, so much in vogue; the other is a beautiful group of fine Pe:sian Rugs. Persian Rugs Beloochestans 3x5% ft. $25.00 to $45.00 Persian Rugse Soft Silky Mossouls Size 3.2x6Y/; ft. $57.50 to $65.00 Lilihans and Sarocks—8x5 feet. $100.00 to $175.00 Hooked Rugs From 36x36 inches to 36x72 inches. $20.00 to $37.00 A lot of Silk Shades, among them shades from 12 inches up to 24 inches, and the prices have been from $12.00 to $70 00—to be placed on sale from $6.00 up to $35.00. Some for floor lamps, table lamps, and some for boudoir lamps. Theze are slightly soiled. Quantities are very limited. On sale Monday. No C. O. D. No exchanges. Cowan Tsables, 80ld Exclu- sively Uy Us. an Solid Maho@ny Martha Washington Sewing Table, made of lohc:l“:elecud mahogany; 29 inches high........ccocoviuiiiniinanne. $19075 Purcheses Ferwarded Prepeid 8 Any Shipping Peint in the U. S. ! Art Gift Dept. Specials—Limited Quantities Mahogany Floor Lamp, full height, regular price $12.00. Special price, $9.00. Mahogany Floor or Bridge Lamp, decorated in gold at base; regular price, $20.00. Special price, $15.00. Lamp Shades, silk and silk lined; cut galloon; heavy si'k fringe; regular price, $17.50. $14.75. Lamp Shade, heavy silk with fringe, and gilt galloon and fancy tassels; regular price, $18.00. $15.75. 22-inch Shade; regular price $21.00. $17.50. 24-inch Shade; regular price $24.00. $19.75. Fancy Parchment Shade— 10-inch cutout work with isin- glass—regularly $2.50. $1.95. Pottery Base Lamp and Silk Shade—some with fringe and some with ruching. Regu- ‘larly $14.50 and $16.00. For $12.50. »Wflcor?bnclorO-erdnm INQUIRE ABOUT OUR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN